Overview of the Collection
Western Reserve Historical Society
Swain, George H.
George H. Swain Daybooks
0.20 linear feet (1 container)
George H. Swain was a resident of Nantucket, Massachusetts, who was probably a crew member on the ships listed. Volumes include remarks recorded while on board the Lexington (on the Pacific and Indian Oceans), the schooner Secreto, and the bark United States, all of which were whaling vessels.
MS 0456
The records are in English
closed stacks1856-1859
Scope and ContentThe George H. Swain Daybooks, 1856-1859, consist of two volumes.
This collection will be valuable for researchers studying the history of whaling and whaling ships in the United States during the 1850s. Those studying ocean travel and the voyages of the Lexington and the Secreto will find this collection useful.
Statement of ArrangementThe collection is arranged chronologically and is maintained in two volumes.
Restrictions on AccessNone.
Preferred Citation[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 456 George H. Swain Daybooks, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio
Indexing TermsThe following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects:Lexington (Ship)Secreto (Ship)United States (Ship)Logbooks.Ship's papers.Whalers (Persons) -- United States -- Diaries.Whaling ships -- United States.Voyages and travels.Ocean travel